What They're Saying - TCU Moves to the BIG EASTCheck out the national reaction to the BIG EAST's addition of TCU as its 17th full member

"It brings value to the current 16 schools because it brings stability and security," - BIG EAST Commissioner John Marinatto

"We take tremendous pride in having a nationally-prominent athletics program and joining the Big East Conference will allow us to further grow our brand and increase our visibility and exposure." - TCU Athletics Director Chris Del Conte

"From a women's basketball standpoint it's made our league, which is arguably the toughest league in the country, even tougher." - Connecticut Women's Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma

"Obviously, the Big East just got extremely more competitive. It's great for the conference. I just think we have to continue to work on everything that we're doing in our football program."- Cincinnati Football Coach Butch Jones

"They've illustrated their willingness to invest in their football program to compete at the highest level, and that's certainly something that's factored into our decision." - Rutgers Athletics Director Tim Pernetti